01. this is for you
I designed how you are
perceived, positioned, and remembered
You have already achieved a level of success
Your influence does not yet reflect your capability
You operate across markets, cultures, or power structures
You understand that reputation is an asset—not an outcome
In the room that matters
02. why
Why influence stalls —
Even for the successful?
April have come across many capable decision-makers who are already operating at a high level, and yet, something still feels slightly off.
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You could sense that you not always positioned the way you should be in the rooms, and you are not consistently remembered even you are well-respected. You get invited to events yet people didn't seek for your views before acting.
This isn’t about visibility-- but how everything is structured. An influence architecture is clearly missing for shaping outcomes.
01 NARRATIVE
The external language and aesthetic expressions of your internal clarity
02 AUTHORITY
The strategic visibility of your intellectual value, across markets and cultures
03 NETWORK
Alignment between your network and your desired authority
04 CAPITAL
Shape industries, futures and monetize with your influence
Designing the Intellectual Identity
I work with clients to crystallise their intellectual identity — the core narrative that defines what they stand for, what they challenge, and why their perspective matters.
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Defining a clear intellectual territory
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Crafting a compelling origin story
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Articulating the philosophy behind the work
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Translating experience into powerful ideas
When narrative becomes clear, expertise becomes memorable. Narrative is the foundation of authority.
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​Establishing Credibility and Thought Leadership
Authority is earned when ideas are recognised beyond immediate circles. At this stage, I design the structures that allow a narrative to become recognised expertise.
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Thought leadership platforms
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Strategic media positioning
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Speaking and public dialogue
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Intellectual frameworks and signature ideas
Rather than chasing visibility, the focus is on building credibility within the right arenas. Authority is not about volume of attention —it is about quality of recognition.
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​Positioning Within Circles of Influence
Influence rarely grows in isolation. True authority compounds when it is recognised within powerful networks and institutions.
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I advise clients on positioning themselves within circles where ideas and decisions travel further.
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Strategic introductions
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Membership in curated communities
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Collaborations with influential thinkers
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Participation in global leadership forums
Over time, a well-positioned network amplifies authority far beyond individual platforms. Networks transform individual reputation into collective influence.
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Converting Influence into Opportunity
The final stage of the framework is where influence becomes tangible value.
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Authority creates access — to partnerships, platforms, and opportunities that are rarely available through traditional channels.
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Advisory roles
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Investment opportunities
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Keynote invitations
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Global collaborations
At this stage, reputation evolves into influence capital — a form of social and intellectual currency that compounds over time.
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03. Founder Influence™
Visibility is currency.
Influence is legacy.
Through years of advising leaders across Asia and global markets, Aello has developed a four-stage framework that transforms expertise into lasting influence.
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This process is known as Influence Architecture.
04. Founder Influence offers
Strategic positioning for founders,
C-level & industry experts
Founder Influence Audit
Know exactly what's holding your influence back.
Founder Influence Score™
LinkedIn Audit
Positioning Gap Analysis
90-minute Strategy Review
US$ 620 | HK$ 4,800
Founder Positioning Sprint
Clarify your positioning in one week.
Everything in Audit, plus
Positioning Statement
Founder Narrative
LinkedIn Headline & Bio Rewrite
Design Linkedin Banner
90-minute Strategy Review
US$ 750 | HK$ 5,800
Founder Influence Blueprint™
Build the strategic foundation for long-term authority.
Complete assessment using the “6 Pyramids Influence Assets™
Positioning Strategy
Founder Narrative
LinkedIn Rewrite
Design Linkedin Banner
90-Day Content Blueprint for 2 Platforms
Action Roadmap
60-minute Strategy Review x 2 sessions
US$ 2200 | HK$ 16,800
Fractional Influence Director
Your strategic thought partner.
Ongoing advisory for founders who require continuous positioning and influence guidance. Scope to be discussed.
3 months up
Fees to be discussed
The 6 Pyramids
Influence Assets™
01
Positioning
What should you be known for?
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Authority
Why should people trust you?
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Voice
What ideas become associated with your name?
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Network Capital
Who amplifies your influence?
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Commercial Engine
How does influence become business?
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Back-channel Influence
Who recommends you when you're not in the room?
The 6 Pyramids
Influence Assets™
You walk away with:
Founder Influence Score™
Positioning Blueprint
Founder Narrative
LinkedIn Rewrite
Authority Messaging
90-Day Thought Leadership Plan
Personal Brand Moodboard
Action Roadmap
04. the process
Two sessions. One blueprint.
Session 1 · 90 minutes
Brand Discovery & Strategy Audit
Live discovery session followed by internal analysis of your current positioning, narrative and presence.
Session 2 · 90 minutes
Findings & Recommendations
Presentation of the audit, the positioning blueprint, and the 90-day content direction.
delivery
Personal Brand Blueprint
A comprehensive PDF covering every deliverable.
05. authority transformation
Leaders I worked with
Founders and executives who moved beyond visibility into real authority: trusted, referenced, and sought after by the people who matter the most in their industries.
Polly Chan
Executive of Global Leadership Training Institute
branding | social media | narrative | podcast
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Ajmal Samuel
fintech veteran and a man of RESILIENCE
Speaking | Media | Partnerships | Social Media
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Derek Chung
the father of e-sports in hong kong
social media | narrative
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Jason Richardson
performance coach to f1 and elite teams
Branding | Social Media | Speaking | Narratives
Daniela Jeronimo
ex greenpeace esg consultant
social media | narratives
Amito Li
L&D Facilitator, Knowledge Transfer Enabler
Branding | Narratives
Polly Chan
Executive of a global leadership training institute
branding | social media | narrative | podcast
Jason Richardson
Performance coach to f1 and elite team
branding | social media | speaking | narrative
Derek Chung
the father of e-sports in hong kong
narrative | social media
Ajmal Samuel
Fintech Veteran and a man of resillience
speaking | media | partnership | social media
Daniela Jeronimo
ex greenpeace ESG consultant
speaking | media | partnership | social media